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🐑 The Sheepfiddlers Podcast – Aberdeen survive the Rugby Park lottery! The Dons are heading back to Hampden after a dramatic League Cup quarter-final win over Kilmarnock — but it took 120 minutes, ten men and a penalty shootout to get there! We look back on an eventful night at Rugby Park, including Kevin Nisbet’s goal, Dan Happe’s red card, Aberdeen’s impressive extra-time performance and that penalty shootout. Was Happe’s sending-off correct? Was Stephen Robinson right to keep attacking with ten men? And is Ante Čović’s performance enough to suggest Aberdeen finally have an upgrade in goal? We also give plenty of credit to Jack Milne, Olusanya, Nisbet and the rest of the Dons who emptied the tank to get Aberdeen through. Then we look at the rest of the League Cup quarter-finals and the semi-final draw — Aberdeen will face Rangers, while Hibs and Hearts meet in an Edinburgh derby. In John Bleatin’ , we get stuck into the latest VAR and refereeing madness, including the Manchester derby controversy, Dan Happe’s sending-off and the Rangers v Celtic refereeing debate. Then it’s time to look ahead to a brutal week for Aberdeen: Motherwell away on Tuesday followed by Hibs away on Saturday. Can the Dons cope with the workload after 120 minutes at Rugby Park? How badly does the lack of league goals need addressing? And what would be an acceptable return from the two games? Plus Bleat of the Week , Sheepish Predictions and plenty of the usual Sheepfiddlers nonsense. 🐑 The Sheepfiddlers Podcast — Aberdeen, football, referees and absolutely no shortage of bleating.

Aberdeen are struggling for goals, the pressure is building, and Kilmarnock are standing between the Dons and Hampden. It’s been another frustrating week for Aberdeen. We look back at a difficult night at Celtic Park before turning our attention to the goalless draw with Kilmarnock at Pittodrie — a result that leaves Aberdeen without a league goal in their last four matches. We discuss the tactical changes, the constant half-time substitutions, the lack of goals and Stephen Robinson’s post-match comments. Is the manager identifying problems quickly and trying to fix them, or are Aberdeen’s starting line-ups and systems becoming a concern? We also get the fans’ views on the current situation. Plus, we round up the latest Scottish football news, including the SPFL summit in St Andrews and the growing concerns around the pathway from youth football into first-team football. And then there’s the small matter of Kilmarnock… again. Aberdeen travel to Rugby Park in the League Cup quarter-final with a place at Hampden on the line. No draw. No second chance. Win and Aberdeen are into a national semi-final. We preview the game, debate the starting XI and formation, ask where the goals are coming from and discuss just how important Saturday could be for Stephen Robinson. Also this week: 🐑 John Bleatin Section 🐑 Bleat of the Week 🐑 Sheepish Predictions 🐑 Fan reactions 🐑 Scottish Premiership round-up 🐑 Plenty of Aberdeen debate Can Aberdeen finally find the answers — and book their place at Hampden? Real fans. Real opinions. The real Aberdeen. 🔴 COME ON YOU REDS!

EPISODE 27 — FLEECED BY THE RANGERS 🐑🔴 The Dons are beaten 1-0 by Rangers at Pittodrie — but did Aberdeen actually deserve to get something from the game? This week on the Sheepfiddlers Podcast, we pick apart a frustrating defeat, debate the performance, dissect the penalty and VAR controversy, and ask whether Aberdeen’s lack of cutting edge ultimately cost them the points. We also discuss the latest Aberdeen news, including Brad Lyons’ injury, Mats Kösters’ return to training, Yengi’s loan move to Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Lutz’s RedTV interview. Then it’s all eyes on a massive week for the Dons as we preview Celtic away and Kilmarnock at home . Can Aberdeen pull off a shock at Celtic Park? Should they press Celtic high? And after Rangers and Celtic, is beating Killie at Pittodrie simply a must? Plus: 🐏 John Bleatin Section 🐏 VAR and refereeing debate 🐏 Scottish Premiership round-up 🐏 Scottish football news 🐏 Your reaction and voice notes 🐏 Bleat of the Week 🐏 Sheepish Predictions And, as always, plenty of opinions, plenty of debate and probably a few arguments along the way. This is Episode 27 of the Sheepfiddlers Podcast — Fleeced by the Rangers? Come on you Reds! 🔴

🐑 FLOCKIN’ READY FOR THE RANGERS! 🔴⚪ The Sheepfiddlers are back and this week it’s all about a massive one at Pittodrie as Aberdeen take on Rangers! We get stuck into all the latest Aberdeen news, discuss the big stories from around Scottish football, and then turn our attention to the big match. Can the Dons make home advantage count? What will it take to get a result against Rangers? Who should be picked? And, most importantly… can Aberdeen send the Rangers packing? Plus, the return of John Bleatin, where the frustrations come out, and we finish with Bleat of the Week! Real fans. Real opinions. Real Aberdeen. 🎙️ This is the Sheepfiddlers Podcast. 🔴⚪ Come on you Reds!

Revenge is sweet… especially when it comes against Dundee! Just seven days after a disappointing defeat to Dundee, Aberdeen got the perfect opportunity to put things right — and the Dons delivered with a 3–0 victory in the League Cup . In Episode 25, Revenge of the Sheep , we look back at Aberdeen’s impressive response, the big talking points from the game and whether this was the performance that answered some of the questions raised after last weekend. We discuss: ⚽ Aberdeen 3–0 Dundee – What changed from the previous meeting? 🔥 Kevin Nisbet’s goals and the Dons’ second-half turnaround 🚀 Mitchy Ntelo’s debut goal — and what a way to announce yourself 👏 Chris Cadden’s first three games for Aberdeen 🧤 Marius Müller’s impressive performance… including THAT Rabona clearance! 🧐 Were Aberdeen simply better, or were Dundee worse? 📊 The match stats and whether the scoreline reflected the performance We also have all the latest Aberdeen news , including the departures of Dimitar Mitov and K2 , Dylan Lobban’s new contract and loan move to Dunfermline, fixture changes and the Emerging Talent Squad’s victory in the KDM Evolution Trophy. Then we round up the League Cup results and quarter-final draw , including another home draw for Rangers! Plus: 🏴 Scottish football news 🚨 The John Bleatin Section 💬 Standout online takes 🐑 Bleat of the Week 🔮 Sheepish Predictions So sit back, turn it up and join us as the Sheepfiddlers celebrate a little bit of revenge over Dundee . Come on you Reds! 🔴🐑

A week is a long time in football… but apparently not long enough to avoid Dundee! Episode 24 sees the Sheepfiddlers dissect Aberdeen’s frustrating 2-0 defeat at Dens Park and ask the big question: was it simply a bad day at the office, or should Dons fans be genuinely concerned? We discuss the latest Aberdeen news, including the signing of Mitchy Ntelo from Yverdon Sport, what his arrival means for an already huge Aberdeen squad, and the growing interest in goalkeeper Kelle Roos? We also discuss reported European interest in Dimitar Mitov and whether Aberdeen should be considering his future with the goalkeeper entering the final year of his contract. Then it’s a full match review of Dundee 2-0 Aberdeen. We break down the goals, Aberdeen’s defensive problems, the lack of intensity, the midfield battle and why Dundee seemed to win almost every important battle on the pitch. We also celebrate a positive moment from the afternoon as Andrew Fasanya became the youngest player ever to appear in the Scottish Premiership at just 15 years, 7 months and 12 days. Elsewhere: ⚽ Scottish Premiership round-up 🏴 Scottish football news 🏆 The latest on the future of Scottish football and pathways for homegrown talent 🇸🇨 Scotland manager speculation 🟨 The John Bleaton Section returns, as we discuss the new time-wasting and substitution rules and ask whether referees are actually enforcing them consistently. And, because apparently one Dundee game wasn’t enough… Aberdeen vs Dundee – Premier Sports Cup preview. Can Aberdeen produce the reaction we were promised? What needs to change? How much should Stephen Robinson alter the starting XI? And is winning enough, or do we need to see a performance? Plus, Al returns with Bleat of the Week, before the Sheepfiddlers make their predictions for Saturday. Dundee twice in one week. Let’s hope the second one goes considerably better. 🔴 COME ON YOU REDS! Follow the Sheepfiddlers Podcast on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and get involved with the debate. #AberdeenFC #AFC #Sheepfiddlers #ScottishFootball #ScottishPremiership #DundeeFC #PremierSportsCup #TheDons

Episode 23 – Aberdeen Leave It Late! | Hearts Reaction, Dundee Preview & Aberdeen News Aberdeen kicked off the Scottish Premiership season in dramatic fashion with a thrilling late 2-1 victory over Hearts at Pittodrie—and we’ve got plenty to talk about! In Episode 23 of the Sheepfiddlers Podcast, we analyse Aberdeen’s winning start to the league campaign, discuss the key talking points from the Hearts match, and pick out the players who impressed most. We also cover all the latest Aberdeen FC news, explain the new Scottish Premiership rule changes for the 2026/27 season, and preview the Dons’ trip to Dens Park to face Dundee. As always, we round off the show with the John Bleatin Section and Bleat of the Week, featuring your opinions on everything happening at Aberdeen FC.

The Sheepfiddlers Podcast returns with another packed episode as we gear up for the start of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season. This week we cover all the latest Aberdeen FC news, including Rachel Corsie’s appointment to the Board of Directors, permanent alcohol licences at Pittodrie, Milanovic’s move to Australia, Andrew Fasanya becoming Aberdeen’s youngest-ever first-team player, and the ongoing captaincy debate. We also review Aberdeen’s final two Premier Sports Cup group matches as Stephen Robinson’s side completed a perfect four wins from four. We look back at the comeback victory over Queen of the South, Kevin Nisbet’s hat-trick, the comfortable 3-0 win over Kelty Hearts, Kjartan Kjartansson’s first Aberdeen goal, and the historic debut of Andrew Fasanya. With the League Cup last-16 draw confirmed, we also discuss the tie against Dundee before looking around Scottish football, including the latest European results and the disciplinary action facing Celtic and Rangers. The John Bleetin Section returns with another refereeing controversy, before we reveal our 2026/27 Premiership predictions. Who wins the league? Where will Aberdeen finish? Who goes down? Which player claims the Golden Boot? And what are our bold predictions for the season ahead? Finally, we preview the opening Premiership fixture as Aberdeen welcome Hearts to Pittodrie under the Saturday night lights. We discuss Stephen Robinson’s strongest XI, Hearts’ summer rebuild under Wouter Vrancken, the tactical battle to watch, and finish with our score predictions. As always, we round things off with Bleat of the Week and plenty of Aberdeen chat throughout. 🔴 Aberdeen news ⚽ Queen of the South 1-4 Aberdeen ⚽ Aberdeen 3-0 Kelty Hearts 🏆 League Cup last-16 draw 🏴 Scottish football roundup 🐑 John Bleetin 📊 2026/27 Premiership predictions ❤️ Aberdeen vs Hearts preview 🐑 Bleat of the Week Real Fans. Real Opinions. Real Aberdeen.

The Sheepfiddlers are back to look over another successful week for the Dons as Aberdeen kicked off their League Cup campaign with victories away to Brora Rangers and at home to Queen’s Park. We discuss the positives, the performances that caught the eye, and whether there’s anything Jimmy Robinson’s side still needs to improve before the league season begins. We also look ahead to the final two Group Stage fixtures as Aberdeen travel to Queen of the South before rounding things off at Pittodrie against Kelty Hearts, with qualification for the next round on the line. And by popular demand, The John Bleatin Section makes its long-awaited return, along with everyone’s favourite feature, Bleat of the Week , bringing the laughs, the debate, and the best (and worst) takes from the Aberdeen support. If you enjoy honest Aberdeen chat from supporters who live and breathe the club, subscribe, leave us a rating, and join the conversation. Real Fans. Real Opinions. Real Aberdeen.

Quanny’s away this week, but the rest of the Sheepfiddlers crew are back to bring you another packed episode. We round up all the latest Aberdeen news, discuss the biggest talking points from the FIFA World Cup, and look ahead to the Dons’ opening Premier Sports Cup fixtures. Can Aberdeen get their competitive campaign off to the perfect start away to Brora Rangers before returning to Pittodrie to take on Queen’s Park? We give our thoughts, predictions and what we’ll be looking out for as the new season gets underway. As always, expect plenty of Aberdeen chat, opinions, debate and the usual Sheepfiddlers banter. #AberdeenFC #COYR #ScottishFootball #SheepfiddlersPodcast #WorldCup

This week on the Sheepfiddlers Podcast, we’re back with all the latest Aberdeen news and a look at everything happening in the World Cup . The main event sees each of us pick our ultimate Aberdeen XI of favourite players . These aren’t necessarily the greatest players to pull on the red shirt, but the ones who gave us the biggest memories, made us fall in love with the club, or simply became our heroes for one reason or another. Expect plenty of nostalgia, a few controversial selections, and the usual Sheepfiddlers debate as we compare our teams and explain the stories behind our picks. 🎙️ Aberdeen chat, World Cup discussion, football nostalgia, and plenty of Dons banter—only on the Sheepfiddlers Podcast.

This week on the Sheepfiddlers Podcast, we bring you all the latest Aberdeen FC news, discuss the biggest talking points from the FIFA World Cup, and sit down for an exclusive interview with Skylights guitarist Turnbull Smith. Turn talks about the band’s journey, life on the road, football, and the upcoming Skylights show in Aberdeen on 7th November. If you’re enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to follow us and leave a rating. You can also find Sheepfiddlers on YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook for matchday vlogs, transfer updates and even more Aberdeen FC content. Come on you Reds! 🔴

This week on the Sheepfiddlers Podcast, the lads bring you all the latest Aberdeen news as the Dons continue their preparations for the new season. Liam joins us with a special report from the World Cup, sharing his experiences from the USA, the atmosphere around the tournament and what it’s like to witness football on the global stage. We also conclude our Season Review series, picking up from the departure of Peter Leven. Up step Stephen Robinson to Aberdeen's new permanent manager. He was tasked with turning round Aberdeen's fortunes and stopping the team from sliding into the relegation play off spot. All that plus the usual Sheepfiddlers chat, opinions and debate. #AberdeenFC #COYR #ScottishFootball #WorldCup #SheepfiddlersPodcast

This week on the Sheepfiddlers Podcast, we bring you all the latest Aberdeen news, a special report from the FIFA World Cup, and Part 3 of our Aberdeen season review. With Jimmy Thelin’s reign coming to an end, Peter Leven is once again handed the caretaker role as he looks to steady the ship and guide the Dons through the closing stages of a turbulent campaign. Can he spark another turnaround and get Aberdeen moving in the right direction? Join us as we look back on the key moments, discuss the latest developments at Pittodrie, and whats its like to be in boston right now All that and more on this week’s Sheepfiddlers Podcast.

The story continues as the Sheepfiddlers look back on the second half of Aberdeen’s season under Jimmy Thelin. From the highs of European nights and improved league form to the twists, turns and talking points that shaped the campaign, the lads revisit the key moments that defined the run-in. Expect honest opinions, plenty of debate, a few laughs, and the usual Sheepfiddlers take on everything that mattered. If Part 1 covered the foundations, Part 2 explores how the season unfolded and where the Dons go from here.

Sheepfiddlers Podcast – Season Review Part 1 The Jimmy Thelin era began with excitement, expectation, and more than a few twists along the way. In Part 1 of our Season Review, the Sheepfiddlers look back at the first half of the story, from the early promise and standout performances to the setbacks and questions that emerged as the season unfolded. Join Quanny, Alan, Liam and Chris as they relive the key moments, discuss the turning points that shaped the campaign, and give their thoughts on how Aberdeen’s season developed under their new manager. This is the first chapter of a journey that had Dons fans experiencing every emotion along the way. Tune in and revisit the highs, the lows, and everything in between before we continue the story in Part 2.

On this special episode of the Sheepfiddlers Podcast, the lads tell the full story of their Scottish Cup Final day on 24th May 2025. From the early morning meet-ups and journeys to Hampden, to the nerves, songs, chaos and celebrations along the way, this is a proper retelling of a day that will live forever in the memory. The group relive everything — the atmosphere around Glasgow, the build-up before kick-off, the emotions during the match, and the scenes after the final whistle. A raw and funny look back at one of the greatest days following Aberdeen, told through the memories and experiences of the people who were there living every second of it.

In Episode 12 of the Sheepfiddlers Podcast, we look back on a frustrating week for the Dons as back-to-back defeats to St Mirren and Dundee. Raising more questions than answers. What a way to end the season. We discuss the aftermath of the title run-in, where things have gone wrong, and what needs to change moving forward. As always, we bring you the latest edition of John’s Bleatin’ section and we round things off with this week’s Bleat of the Week.

Episode 11 of the Sheepfiddlers Podcast is here! No Chris this week, but Quanny, Alan and Liam are in the studio breaking down Aberdeen’s superb 2-0 win over Dundee United. The boys dive into the big moments, standout performances and what the result means going forward. Plus all the usual Sheepfiddlers chat, nonsense, opinions, John Bleatin’, and Bleat of the Week.

Episode 10 of the Sheepfiddlers podcast sees the lads back in the studio trying to make sense of a chaotic 2-2 draw with Livingston, one of those games that somehow leaves everyone equally frustrated and weirdly entertained. They break down where it went wrong (and right… sort of), question the decisions, and ask the big one, what actually is this Aberdeen team? There’s a roundup of all the latest Aberdeen news, plus a look across the Premiership results as the season continues to throw up the usual madness. The boys also dip into the wider Scottish game, picking apart the stories that have everyone talking, or better or worse. As always, the legendary John Bleatin section returns, bringing his own unique brand of “insight,” before rounding things off with Bleat of the Week, where we once again prove they might be the most unhinged part of the whole show. Same chaos, same opinions, just another week following Aberdeen.